New from DQC: Iowa is integrating early childhood data with its C3 system to better understand child care supply and demand across the state. Learn more in our full resource:

Robust community engagement is crucial for state data efforts. When states seek input from and make decisions with communities, they can develop systems and tools that people use and trust. Learn more in our latest resource:

People should have a say in how their state provides access to education & workforce data. Our new resource explores how states can meaningfully engage communities to build trust, improve tools, and meet real data needs.

For a deep dive on how enhancements to different types of workforce data can improve understanding of employment outcomes, see our resource on unemployment insurance wage data:

Despite significant investments in education and training, many states struggle to answer fundamental questions about the outcomes of these programs. In this brief, @stradaeducation explores how enhancements to workforce data can help:

Streamlined admissions processes can reduce administrative burden and help students pursue their goals. Our latest resource explores what streamlined admissions can look like in action and provides examples of how some states are making it happen.

When connected to a robust SLDS, UI wage data can enable insights into the outcomes of state workforce and education programs. Find recommendations for state and federal action that can drive UI wage data enhancements in our resource:

Policymakers across the country are seeking to better understand credentials of value. Enhanced unemployment insurance (UI) wage data can help bridge information gaps by providing a fuller picture of education to workforce outcomes. Learn more:

Current federal funding proposals will limit education and workforce programs available to students, workers, and their families. Our blog post summarizes these proposals and highlights how federal data is critical to implementing these programs.

Every state has its own unique data goals. If you’d like a version of this video tailored to your state’s specific needs, let us know!.

What if state leaders could securely bring together state and local data to uncover powerful insights about education to workforce opportunities and outcomes? Learn more in our video:

DQC is thrilled to welcome Dr. Vivian Tseng, president and CEO of the Foundation for Child Development, to DQC’s Board of Directors. We look forward to your leadership!

Data must be used to serve and support people, not be used against them. A new federal “disease registry” raises red flags for disability, data, and privacy advocates. DQC is watching closely. Read more in our latest blog:

As states prepare to update their report cards, enhanced data quality, clarity, and accessibility are key. Learn more from DQC and our partners at @OneGoalGraduate :

We recently released a comprehensive landscape of the data ecosystem related to postsecondary access, completion, and ROI. It unpacks leaders’ data needs, current challenges, and how states can improve their SLDSs and use data to support students.

The latest edition of “The So What” digs into privacy as announcements, executive orders (EOs), and investigations from the administration begin to directly impact student data privacy. Find the blog post here:

In times of uncertainty, a clear path forward matters. Learn how DQC plans to continue advancing our priorities to ensure data serves students, families, and communities. Get the full details in our blog post:

Are you seeking an opportunity to gain experience learning from experts in education and workforce policy? DQC has an opening for a Summer 2025 Graduate Intern! Work with the staff at DQC and learn about the field! See our website for more details:

We're looking for applicants for our Summer 2025 Graduate Internship! Are you interested in learning about local, state, & federal education and workforce policy? We want to hear from you! Priority is given to applications received before April 9th:

Our latest resource is a comprehensive landscape of the data ecosystem related to postsecondary access, completion, and ROI. It unpacks leaders’ data needs, current challenges, and how states can improve their SLDSs and use data to support students.